Embodiment
But what does that actually mean?
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We’ve all heard the word and know its definition. But just in case, here's what AI says: Being embodied means being fully present and connected to your physical body, senses, and emotions. It allows you to experience life fully and make choices based on your lived experience rather than solely on thoughts.
It sounds lovely, but it would be very hard to walk around this world in a state of constant embodiment. But there is definitely a way to practice embodiment, in the same way we practice meditation. Being in a state of meditation or embodiment isn’t the most important thing; it's how that practice trickles over into the rest of our day—how we show up, how we act/react, the choices we make, and of course, how we love ourselves and others. The most important part of meditation is not the time spent in meditation - it’s how it affects all the time we spend outside the act of meditating.
When planning this past retreat, I wanted to share my embodiment practices. Everything I incorporated into this time together came through the lens of embodiment - getting out of the head and into the body. From the physical practices (breathwork, body scans, mapping, journaling) we did together to the music I played, to even the products I put in the gift bags. Everything was intentional. Everything was to be used to practice embodiment.
Products:
Osea Body
Josie Maran Body
Satin Eyemask
Turkish Hammam Body Scrub Mitt
Jade Mushroom
Gua Sha
Lymphatic Drainage Paddle
Dry Brush
And of course, Lemon Balm.
Below:
Information on the products we used on retreat and the certified experts from whom I have learned these practices.
As much as I appreciate social media influencers, just because they have a large following does not mean they know what they are doing. I only share educators who have an actual education and certification in these practices or sister practices.